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Yining-Almaty bus Q&A

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by arthurschmidt2000 » Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:30 am » in Places » China

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The books describe very well how to go from Urumqi to Almaty.

There is an alternative via Yining. A hard sleeper from Uru is Y160. The ride takes...

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I wonder if this route from Yining to Zharkent still operates in winter time. I am in Xinjiang at the moment (Dec 2023) and looking into this option...
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Dual citizenship: French & Israeli

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by Django » Sat Jan 20, 2018 8:19 am » in Visas & embassy reports

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Hello and Shalom.
I am a citizen of both France and Israel. In my French passport my adress in Israel is mentioned (not a major issue, as it can be...

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Exploring the realm of dual citizenship, a unique blend of French and Israeli identity. How does this dual allegiance shape personal experiences and...

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Fake letter of employment for Uzbekistan

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by thomas » Tue Mar 18, 2014 9:57 pm » in Visas & embassy reports

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As I need a letter to proof that I have work, and I dont have work at the moment. I think it is easiest to make a fake letter of employment. I even...

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Hi all, PM kisan status
Caution is paramount when it comes to fake letters of employment, as they can lead to serious consequences. Authenticity and...

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Things to do in Aktau

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by Jonesy » Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:25 pm » in Places » Kazakhstan

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Does anyone have any recommendations for Aktau in February? I'm going to be arriving in the morning after a long train ride from Shymkent and have...

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There’s a local tour company in aktau called kettik that organizes day trip to Mangystau plateau but your timetable stands first.

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Tashkent to Chatkal Mountains, where to stay?

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by Forest777 » Fri Dec 08, 2023 8:14 pm » in Places » Uzbekistan

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We're going next May to Uzbekistan and are interested in going to the Chatkal Mountains and staying somewhere nearby.

We wondered if anybody could...

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Since you mention going by train: I've found it quite difficult to find out about local trains that go in this direction - but at last I was...

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China visa free now (sort of, for some)

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by adi » Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:13 pm » in Places » China

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Hot off the press today: As of December 1st 2023 Germans, French, Italians, Spanish, Dutch and Malaysian passport holders need no longer a visa for...

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Hello All
First thanks to Caravanistan and the community for great help this site provides to backpackers and travelers of the silk road.

I can...

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Crosing to Tashkent from Shymkent

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by AleD » Sat Dec 09, 2023 8:33 am » in Places » Kazakhstan

Hello! I am planning a short trip around Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. My last city in Kazakhstan will be Shymkent, so from there I intend to reach...

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